Fashion Washingtonhttp://fashionwashington.com
The best of Washington D.C.'s style sceneTue, 31 Mar 2015 21:25:02 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1Melt-proof Makeuphttp://fashionwashington.com/melt-proof-makeup/
http://fashionwashington.com/melt-proof-makeup/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:47:46 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5667With heat and humidity fast-approaching, now is the time to update your makeup routine. Keep your face looking fresh with sweat-proof and waterproof products that will take you from your morning meeting to roof-deck happy hour. Heat and humidity can be tricky opponents. Lightweight primers and setting sprays are your allies in the war on ... More

]]>With heat and humidity fast-approaching, now is the time to update your makeup routine. Keep your face looking fresh with sweat-proof and waterproof products that will take you from your morning meeting to roof-deck happy hour.

Heat and humidity can be tricky opponents. Lightweight primers and setting sprays are your allies in the war on smudge, once temperatures skyrocket. Sheer, tinted moisturizers and foundations such as theNars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer can also work wonders in the humidity.

Be sure to also use waterproof mascara to battle the humidity. If your current beloved mascara can’t handle the H20, add a waterproof formula on the tips of your lashes to help boost staying power.

When it comes to blush, avoid powder—it doesn’t hold up well and can look heavy. Instead, aim for liquid creams and mousses. Cream is also the name of the game for eyes. Makeup For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow is insanely waterproof, pigmented and looks beautiful. Plus, it takes just seconds to apply with your fingertips.

Finally, blotting papers are an absolute must for keeping oiliness at bay. Just press and go. Keep the glow—just get rid of the unsightly shine.

Find more tips from Carl Ray by visiting carlraymakeupartist.com and following him on Instagram @carlraymakeupartist

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/melt-proof-makeup/feed/0Flywheel makes its D.C. Debuthttp://fashionwashington.com/flywheel-makes-its-d-c-debut/
http://fashionwashington.com/flywheel-makes-its-d-c-debut/#commentsThu, 26 Mar 2015 17:08:33 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5593The cycling craze in D.C. is here to stay. Flywheel is set to open it’s first studio in the District on March 31. Cycling fans will find a familiar high-impact workout with a more personalized approach. Flywheel uses TorqBoards, which tracks each rider’s performance and allows them to accurately view their resistance , speed and power ... More

]]>The cycling craze in D.C. is here to stay. Flywheel is set to open it’s first studio in the District on March 31. Cycling fans will find a familiar high-impact workout with a more personalized approach. Flywheel uses TorqBoards, which tracks each rider’s performance and allows them to accurately view their resistance , speed and power throughout each class. Riders can choose to have their results displayed on the studio monitor to compete with others in the class. The Dupont Circle location will also offer FlyBarre, a body sculpting class, for those who prefer a slower-paced burn. Classes can be purchased individually or in a monthly pass.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/flywheel-makes-its-d-c-debut/feed/0What To Wear Whenhttp://fashionwashington.com/what-to-wear-when/
http://fashionwashington.com/what-to-wear-when/#commentsWed, 04 Mar 2015 17:40:20 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5573Not even a snowdrop, let alone a cherry blossom was in sight when FW trooped up to NYC to photograph our March issue. But stylist Megan Pfiffner, photographer Sephen Sullivan and model Piya Wan created a spring tableau of our wardrobe picks for the season. What to wear to the next political fundraiser, a garden ... More

]]>Not even a snowdrop, let alone a cherry blossom was in sight when FW trooped up to NYC to photograph our March issue. But stylist Megan Pfiffner, photographer Sephen Sullivan and model Piya Wan created a spring tableau of our wardrobe picks for the season. What to wear to the next political fundraiser, a garden wedding in Georgetown or just another day at the office? Take a look at our choices and spring ahead.

]]>Spring is all about renewing your makeup arsenal. Switch out dark, vampy shades for glossy lips, angelic skin and a pop of color on the cheeks.
Think your smoky eye needs to be tucked away? Think again! Brown eyeshadows are sultry and on-trend for the warmer months. Look for bronze, copper and rust-gold shades. If you want to cover all of your bases, look no further than the popular Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked palette ($54, ulta.com, local Ulta stores) which can help you achieve both a neutral and smoky brown eye.
For a natural, sun-kissed glow, bronzer is a must. Apply a matte shade where the sun would hit your face: your temples, cheeks, chin and nose. Keep the application controlled and light by using a fan brush. A good option is Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder ($40, macys.com and local Macy’s stores).
Blush is back in a big way this season. Switch out your pink blush for the “it” shade of the season: Coral. Check out Mac Cosmetics Mineralize blush in Petal Power, $27, maccosmetics.com and local Mac Cosmetics stores).
Get a lit-from-within glow by adding a cream highlighter into your routine. Place it above the cupid’s bow of your lips and on top of your cheekbones — it can even be used as eyeshadow. You can’t go wrong with the easy-to-use Nars The Multiple in South Beach ($39, sephora.com and local Sephora stores).
Find more tips from Carl Ray by visiting carlraymakeupartist.com and following him on Instagram @carlraymakeupartist.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/makeup-man-spring-awakening/feed/0The District Sample Sale and Contesthttp://fashionwashington.com/the-district-sample-sale-and-contest/
http://fashionwashington.com/the-district-sample-sale-and-contest/#commentsWed, 25 Feb 2015 22:57:52 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5473The District Sample Sale, Washington’s most fashionable charity event is back! The 14th District Sample Sale (DSS) will be held on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and benefit the DC Diaper Bank. The event will be held at Longview Gallery (1234 9th Street NW.) Think of the event as a designer warehouse ... More

]]>The District Sample Sale, Washington’s most fashionable charity event is back! The 14th District Sample Sale (DSS) will be held on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and benefit the DC Diaper Bank. The event will be held at Longview Gallery (1234 9th Street NW.) Think of the event as a designer warehouse sale, girl’s night out and charity benefit all rolled into one fun night. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Washington’s best restaurants while snagging end-of season designer merchandise at up to 90% off. Many stores will be previewing upcoming collections at DSS with prices that are exclusive to the event. Not only will there be shopping and cocktails, there will also be a luxury silent auction and raffle, live DJ and more. To purchase tickets, visit DistrictSampleSale.com

This is a shopping event to feel good about! An all-volunteer 501 (c)(3) organization, the DSS donates 100% of its profits to its chosen charity of the season as well as a portion to its 13 legacy charities. This years benefiting charity, DC Diaper Bank, works to provide an adequate and reliable supply of diapers to babies, toddlers and their families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The DC Diaper bank provides diapers to social services organizations that already helping families in need through comprehensive programs and services. To date, they have provide over 1 million diapers to families in need, and this number continues to grow.

Fashion Washington and BrandLink DC want to provide one lucky winner and their favorite shopping pal free tickets to the event!

The quick rundown of the rules and ways to enter the Fashion Washington/BrandLink DC contest:

#1 Leave a comment on this post with your Instagram user handle. To be entered comment must be posted before 12:00pm EST on 3/02/2015.

Follow our feed and like the “Fashion Washington and BrandLink DC” post.

#3 Only one entry per person will be accepted.

#4 The winner will be contacted via email and/or Instagram by Fashion Washington for winners name . The winner will be contacted on 3/02/2015 by 5pm.

#5 The winner will receive (2) tickets to the District Sample Sale

SPECIAL THANKS TO BrandLink DC!

The official rules are as follows:

Fashion Washington Davines SU Haircare Giveaway – OFFICIAL RULES

This Giveaway is sponsored by WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post. (“Sponsor”). Giveaways are open only to persons who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia at the time of entry and selection of winners. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, directors and representatives of Sponsor and their corporate affiliates, and those with whom such persons are domiciled, are not eligible. Sweepstakes subject to all federal, state and local laws. Giveaways are not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or otherwise affiliated with Instagram.

HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: No purchase is required to enter the Giveaway. To enter for a chance to win, you must be a registered Fashion Washington User, and you must (1) log onto www.fashionwashington.com and leave a comment on the SU Haircare Giveaway post, which includes your Instagram handle; and (2) follow us on Instagram at @fashionwashington and like the District Sample Sale post. Entries must be submitted by March 2, 2015 at 12pm EST. The entry period of the Sweepstakes begins on February 25,2015 and runs through March 2, 2015, 12:ooPM EST. One entry per person is permitted. Entries that are late, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, destroyed or misdirected entries.

Important Note About Data and Message Charges: Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online service will apply. If you opt to receive Sponsor’s (or others’) Instagram posts (or if you post updates or messages) via your wireless mobile device (which may only be available via participating wireless carriers), standard text messaging rates, data charges, and other airtime and carrier charges may apply for data and text messages sent or received from your handset according to the terms and conditions of your service agreement with your wireless carrier. You understand that by participating in this Giveaway via mobile phone or text message, if you are a potential winner, the Sponsor may contact you via mobile phone or text message, which will be subject to the charges pursuant to your carrier’s rate plan. It is your sole responsibility to notify the Sponsor in writing if you change your Twitter account.

PRIZE: One (1) winner will be selected to receive 2 tickets to the District Sample Sale. Average total retail value: $80.00.

No substitutions, exchanges, refunds or other compensation will be made for any reason, including cancellation of the contest. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize of equal or greater retail value in the event the offered prize(s) is(are) unavailable for any reason. Winners are responsible for all taxes associated with claiming this prize. As determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion, prize winner may be required to sign a Prize Acceptance Form (and/or affidavit and publicity/liability release) before the prize is awarded.

SELECTION OF WINNERS: One (1) winner(s) will be selected by random drawing conducted by representatives from The Washington Post from all eligible entries received on or before the Sweepstakes deadline. Drawing will be held on or about March 2, 2015 at The Washington Post. Sponsor will attempt to contact the winner on or about March 2, 2015, via email/Instagram. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. The number of eligible entries will determine the odds of winning. Sponsor not responsible for spam blockers or otherwise ensuring winner’s receipt of email. In Sponsor’s sole discretion, a selected winner may be required to forfeit a prize and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with these Official Rules from among the remaining eligible entries for that prize if selected winner (i) is unreachable, (ii) declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason, or (iii) fails to comply with these Official Rules.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND GENERAL CONDITIONS:By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects. By entering, each entrant agrees to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Sponsor and each of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and marketing agencies and each of their respective employees, officers, shareholders, directors, representatives and agents (collectively, “Releasees”) from and against any claims, damages or liability involving or arising out of (i) late, lost, delayed, misdirected, postage due, mutilated, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible entries; (ii) telephone system, technical or computer malfunctions, lost connections, disconnections, transmission or other errors of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused, including death, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession or use or misuse of any prize or from participating in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes related activity; or (v) any printing, distribution, typographical, administrative, human or technological errors involving or associated with the Sweepstakes. Sponsor disclaims any liability for damage to any computer system resulting from participating in, or accessing or downloading information in connection with the Sweepstakes.

Sponsor reserves the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, cancel or suspend this Sweepstakes (or any portion of the Sweepstakes) should any virus, bug, computer problem or other cause or problem corrupt or inhibit the administration, security or proper operation of the Sweepstakes and, in such situation (or in the event of any type of error), to select the winners from eligible entries received prior to the action taken or in such manner as deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. In no event will Sponsor be liable for more than the stated number of prizes in these Official Rules. Sponsor may prohibit entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or Sponsor’s representatives. Releasees have not made and/or are not responsible for any misrepresentation or guaranty, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prizes. By accepting a prize, winner agrees and acknowledges that Sponsor may use winner’s name, voice, biographical data, likeness and city name in any and all media throughout the universe and in perpetuity for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out‑of‑pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorneys’ fees be awarded or recoverable; and (3) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby knowingly and expressly waives all rights to seek, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and/or any other damages, other than actual out‑of‑pocket expenses, and/or any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.

ENTRANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION: By submitting an entry, you acknowledge and agree that information collected from you is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy available here.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/the-district-sample-sale-and-contest/feed/4Last Call !http://fashionwashington.com/last-call/
http://fashionwashington.com/last-call/#commentsSat, 21 Feb 2015 11:00:04 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5467Fashion Washington and Sauza Tequila would like to share the third recipe that you absolutely must try for National Margarita Day. Swap out cookies for the Chocolate Chip Margarita, a liquid dessert that is sure to fulfill your sweet tooth and cap off your evening. Chocolate Chip Margarita 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% ... More

]]>Fashion Washington and Sauza Tequila would like to share the third recipe that you absolutely must try for National Margarita Day. Swap out cookies for the Chocolate Chip Margarita, a liquid dessert that is sure to fulfill your sweet tooth and cap off your evening.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/last-call/feed/0As if you need another reason for a ‘ritahttp://fashionwashington.com/as-if-you-need-another-reason-for-a-rita/
http://fashionwashington.com/as-if-you-need-another-reason-for-a-rita/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 11:00:16 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5461The first reason you needed a margarita on National Margarita Day (February 22nd) was to fulfill your craving for chocolate. The second reason you need a ‘rita is because the Oscar’s also air on National Margarita Day! Give the wine and mimosas a rest, whip up the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Margarita for friends to indulge in ... More

]]>The first reason you needed a margarita on National Margarita Day (February 22nd) was to fulfill your craving for chocolate. The second reason you need a ‘rita is because the Oscar’s also air on National Margarita Day! Give the wine and mimosas a rest, whip up the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Margarita for friends to indulge in while filling out Oscar ballots and gossiping about best and worst dressed. Fashion Washington has teamed up with Sauza Tequila to prep you for the big day with three chocolate inspired margaritas.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/as-if-you-need-another-reason-for-a-rita/feed/0Ramp up to National Margarita Day 2015!http://fashionwashington.com/ramp-up-to-national-margarita-day-2015/
http://fashionwashington.com/ramp-up-to-national-margarita-day-2015/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 13:24:59 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5455Did you know that February 22nd is National Margarita Day? How perfect is it that National Margarita Day also falls so soon after Valentines Day? Take your craving for chocolate to another level with rounds of chocolate inspired margaritas! Fashion Washington and Sauza Tequila have teamed up to provide you with 3 chocolate margarita recipes ... More

]]>Did you know that February 22nd is National Margarita Day? How perfect is it that National Margarita Day also falls so soon after Valentines Day? Take your craving for chocolate to another level with rounds of chocolate inspired margaritas! Fashion Washington and Sauza Tequila have teamed up to provide you with 3 chocolate margarita recipes from February 19th – 21st to help you prepare for the big day.

We are kicking off this series with the Chocolate Raspberry Margarita !

Chocolate Raspberry Margarita

1 ½ parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila

½ part DeKuyper® Razzmatazz

6 parts chocolate milk

2 dashes of Taza® Chocolate Mexicano Extract

Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Raspberry (for garnish)

Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a martini glass rimmed with chocolate shavings. Garnish with a raspberry and enjoy.

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/ramp-up-to-national-margarita-day-2015/feed/0Date Lab Live at The Newseumhttp://fashionwashington.com/date-lab-live-newseum/
http://fashionwashington.com/date-lab-live-newseum/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 22:06:53 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5443On Monday, February 9th, The Newseum and The Washington Post celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special interactive program about the making of The Washington Post Magazine’s popular “Date Lab” feature. The program also included a live Washington-based “Dating Game.” The winning matches were sent on a Date Lab-sponsored outing! Christina Breda Antoniades, Date Lab’s matchmaker-in-chief, ... More

]]>On Monday, February 9th, The Newseum and The Washington Post celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special interactive program about the making of The Washington Post Magazine’s popular “Date Lab” feature. The program also included a live Washington-based “Dating Game.” The winning matches were sent on a Date Lab-sponsored outing!

Christina Breda Antoniades, Date Lab’s matchmaker-in-chief, spoke about what goes into the making of the weekly column. Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax and professional matchmaker Paul C. Brunson, shared their thoughts and advice on relationships and romance. See some shots of the date night fun below!

]]>http://fashionwashington.com/date-lab-live-newseum/feed/0The Perfect Pouthttp://fashionwashington.com/perfect-pout/
http://fashionwashington.com/perfect-pout/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 21:26:00 +0000http://fashionwashington.com/?p=5353Red lips never go out of style, they are a classic. Reds come in a variety of textures and forms, from balms and stains to glosses, creams and mattes. Red is the color of passion and love — and it’s super sexy! The trick for red lips is to find shades that look beautiful against ... More

]]>Red lips never go out of style, they are a classic. Reds come in a variety of textures and forms, from balms and stains to glosses, creams and mattes. Red is the color of passion and love — and it’s super sexy! The trick for red lips is to find shades that look beautiful against your skin and to put in a little prep work to make your pucker pop. Every three to four days, exfoliate your lips to eliminate any dead skin that has built up. Taking this step also allows a smooth surface for the application of matte lipstick shades. Create your own scrub with a mix of honey, sugar and petroleum jelly. (Vaseline Lip Therapy Original, $1.87, area Target stores and target.com) In addition to exfoliating, conditioning the lips is key to preparing for the application of color. Be sure to remove any excess lip balm prior to applying lipstick for longevity. Once your lips are properly prepped, pick a color that best suits your skin tone. Fair skin tones with pink undertones look best with cherrytoned reds, like MAC Cosmetics’ Ruby Woo, $16, area MAC Cosmetics and maccosmetics.com. For medium complexions, seek out orange-red shades, like Nars cosmetics’ Red Lizard, $26, area Sephora stores and sephora.com. Darker complexions look great with raspberry shades. Try Benefit Cosmetics’ Benetint, $30, area Sephora stores and sephora.com. If you want precise coverage, use a lip brush to fill in your lips. After filling in your lips, clean off the brush (for instance Chanel Pinceau Lèvres Rétractable, $35, area Macy’s and macys.com) and dip it into concealer and gently trace it around your lip line for the perfect, bold lip. Find more tips from Carl Ray by visiting carlraymakeupartist.com and following him on Instagram @carlraymakeupartist.